Malaysia defeats Singapore to take solo lead in Seaba U-16 Championship

May 16, 2017

John Tang Jun Kai and the Malaysian squad make it three wins in as many games. Jerome Ascano

MALAYSIA kept its late unblemished, scoring a 77-56 victory over Singapore on Tuesday in the 2017 Seaba Under-16 Championship at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.

John Tang scored 19 points while converting three of Malaysia’s seven triples as they notched their third win in as many outings to take first place with Batang Gilas taking a rest day on Tuesday.

Yi Kang Teoh had 15 points, seven rebounds, and six assists for Malaysia.

Singapore stayed winless in two matches.